Author Topic: Replace Ignition Switch 230SL '63  (Read 1848 times)

free2keun

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Replace Ignition Switch 230SL '63
« on: June 03, 2019, 11:57:15 »

I have been far too good again last weekend. My brother-in-law married his daughter, who asked if they could use the 230SL to make the wedding pictures more beautiful. After 10 minutes I received a phone call that the cylinder of the socket had come out and the car would not start anymore ...
A towing service has brought the 230SL back and in the meantime I have looked at how I can repair the outlet, but I don't find a link anywhere.
Can someone explain to me here how to get started without being damaged?
So I will never give the Pagoda to anyone again!
Thank you for your support!

ja17

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Re: Replace Ignition Switch 230SL '63
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2019, 15:25:31 »
Try to get the lock cylinder back in place. Normally they are held in by the chrome bezel. You may have to insert the key into the cylinder before you re-install it.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

free2keun

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Re: Replace Ignition Switch 230SL '63
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2019, 17:57:47 »
Hello Ja 17, the cylinder is back in the lock, but the key is stuck, nothing moves... 

So now I put the steering lock out.  Do you know how I can take off the bezel ? 

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Re: Replace Ignition Switch 230SL '63
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2019, 04:28:58 »
Did you try jiggling the steering wheel while turning the key?
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback